The Indio Police Department is mourning the death of Isabel Velasqez, 26, who died Thursday after losing her battle with a rare form of lung cancer.

“The entire Indio Police Department is mourning the loss of our sister in blue. We were shaken to our core to learn of her unexpected passing. Officer Velasquez was a beautiful soul with an infectious smile. Her IPD family will miss her greatly,” said the department in a statement.

Velasqez was hired by the department in the summer of 2016 following six years as a specialist in the Army Reserve.